Mumbai : The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is considering a new weapon in the fight against cybercrimes – the Digital Trust Agency of India (DIGITA). The proposed agency would address the increase in illegal loan applications by certifying legitimate loan applications and creating a public registry.
DIGITA: A central hub for verification
According to people close to RBI, DIGITA will act as a central hub for reviewing digital loan applications and the verification process will ensure that the applications are compliant and operate ethically. Only approved programs receive the “DIGITA Approved” seal, making it easier for borrowers to identify the program.
Applications not approved by DIGITA may be subject to penalties. According to sources, law enforcement may consider them illegal. This will be a big step towards combating financial fraud and protecting borrowers in the digital lending space.
Cleaning the App Store
RBI is not waiting for DIGITA. We are currently working with the government to resolve this issue. A list of 442 legitimate loan apps has been provided to the IT ministry for inclusion in app stores such as Google Play. Through this partnership, Google removed more than 2,200 suspicious credit apps last year.
This joint effort by RBI and tech giants aims to create a safer and more transparent digital lending ecosystem for Indian consumers.
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